The Arizona sentinel., 1887-10-15


 Secretary of the Board of Prison Commis' sioners, paid visit to his old home at l Tombstone last week. He was so very modest and retiring that he told few of hls friends here of his intended visit. He re- turned Wednesday morning, but not alone, having during his visit led to the altar one of the handsome and accomplished young ladies of Tombstone The SENTINEL extends it's congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple.
 Mesgrs. R. Smith and Rochester Ford of St. Louis, and Alexander Fulford of Balti- more with the Hon. Brewster Cameron came in on Sunday morning The gentlemen are looking for investment and have just come here from examining the lower Gila valley.-Phenix Herald.
 The gentlemen returned here yesterday morning and have concluded to invest in the lower Gila valley.
 Arthur Douglass the fortunate discoverer of the rich mines, now owned by the Pay master Mining company, was in town during the week. Arthur spent a couple of days bere and then took his departure for his former home, Duluth Minnesota; he will re- turn to this country in abouth one month and from what the SENTINEL could learn, will bring his bride with him.
 The Colorado river at this point is literal ly alive with as fine carp as ever Topped a fin. They measure. many Of them, two feet in length and weigh ten pounds and oyer Tie first carp was placed in the river five years ago by Dr. J. H. Taggart who had received few from the United States Fish Commissioner Having no fish pond, the Dr. placed the young fish in the river.
 Tom Graham, the last of the Tonto Basin desperadoes, surrendered to the officers in Phoenix and was taken to Prescott to ar- swer to the charge of murder. It is said h. has many friends and his conviction Is doubtful. He was married after his arrest and a few minutes before he left for Pres cott
 Miss Mary E. Clark, adopted daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. Tyner, has been ap- pointed assistant teacher in our public school. She has charge of the primary de- partment. She is worthy young lady and her appointment to the position is just one and her qualifications for discharging the duties are undoubted.
 Friend Willis over at the old Quarter master depot is paying considerable atten- tion to the propagation of thoroughbred chickens. He just recently received tine cock of the Buff Cochin, Langshan, or some other fancy variety. We never could keep ruu Of these fancy breeds of fowls anyhow
 We regret to learn that severe accident happened to Col. Harwood last week in San Bernardino All the facts we have yet been able to learn is that he was knocked down by a horse and buggy and severely hurt, and will not be able to be around for
 
 t~o weeks or more.
 That migratory bird belonging to the genps tramp, is beginning to pass over the road in lorge uorh-rs for the green fields of California The slows and blizzards of the elst make ou- door life uncomfortable in winter and they seek more congenial skies. 
 Mr. Chas. Landon was down from Ante l6pe Sunday. Charlie has a fine ranch in tae Mohawk valley, and he now only lacks a housekeeper, and if we cast the horoscope correctly he is in fair way of supplying that need.
 Miss E. James, sister of Mrs. c. w. Nor ton, departed yesterday morning for her home in Martinez Cal Miss James has great faith in the future of Southern Ari zona and while here invested in some real estate.
 Our friend Molina is charging some of our worthy citizens two bits extra for a shave Their countenances have grown long in the past few days and wear a sort of W when-shall- expression. is why.
 Yuma needs an ''invalids' home' to ac- commodate the hundreds of that class of unfortunate people who will come here to enjoy our ba'my, dry atmosphere during the winter months There is money in it.
 Assistant Superintendent, John H. Behan discharged the duties of Superintendent this week during the absence of Supt. Gates. He bears his honors gracefully and dis charges his duties promptly and efficiently.
 Judge Crawford moved down ehis week to his and Walter Mil'a 5 ranch below town and will begin work improving the same. They propose rutting in steam pump to supply water for irrigation.
 Trains have been very irregular for some time. washout occurred Monday night hetween Maricopa aud Tucson and Tues days train did not arrive until eight o'c clock Wednesday morning.
 Messrs. II. Treickler c. Klenk, R. Klenk and E. Rath, of Sacramento arrived in Yuma this week. They are all interested in